Senior Research Officer I, Lab Operations Integrated Central Operations & Research Enablers, Ime

Job Summary A*STAR Integrated Central Operations & Research Enablers (iCORE) plays a vital strategic role in strengthening the biomedical research ecosystem by delivering reliable, efficient, and future-ready scientific and operational support. By integrating deep expertise, research infrastructure, and optimised operations iCORE ensures that researchers across A*STAR, academia, and industry can focus on scientific innovation whilst relying on critical support functions operating seamlessly in the background. iCORE is built on three major pillars: iCORE Platforms, iCORE Operations and the Office of iCORE, integrated to provide both front-end scientific capabilities and back-end operational excellence. Together, these functions enable end-to-end support elevating research quality and efficiency across the ecosystem. Under iCORE Operations pillar, the Logistics & Operations team supports the daily functioning of A*STAR Research Entities (REs) through essential services that keep research running smoothly and safely. This includes research consumables supply via Smart Stores, Logistics Hub operations, central receiving and distribution coordination, self-collection solutions through PickLah lockers, laboratory glassware washing, sterilisation services and biohazard waste management. The Smart Store system provides researchers with convenient and streamlined access to commonly used laboratory consumables through inventory-managed and technology-enabled self-service points. Supporting this is the Logistics Hub, which oversees inventory management, storage, replenishment, fulfilment and distribution activities to improve operational efficiency, inventory visibility, and service responsiveness across REs. In addition, the central receiving function consolidates incoming deliveries and coordinates distribution processes to ensure timely and efficient movement of goods to end users while reducing storage time, operational handling, and delivery inefficiencies. PickLah loc…